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THIS WEEKEND · LOS ANGELES · OCTOBER 29, 2026
LA this weekend: six ways to spend Halloween and Día de los Muertos
Free family gatherings, community altars and a film museum after dark. All times are Los Angeles local time.
Plan around one part of the city and leave room for travel. Here are six different experiences for October 30–November 1, checked October 29. Exhibition visits and ticketed evening events have different admission rules.
Boonion Station
Saturday, October 31, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Union Station South Patio
Admission: Free; no ticket required
Family Halloween activities at a major transit hub. Organizer, current details and booking →
Día de los Muertos on Olvera Street
Through November 2; performance at 6 p.m.
Olvera Street, El Pueblo
Admission: Festival listed free; face painting charged separately
Allow time for the community altars and the nightly traditions. Organizer, current details and booking →
Grand Park community ofrendas
October 30–November 1 within the published October 25–November 2 exhibition; 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
200 N Grand Avenue
Admission: Free
This entry is for the outdoor exhibition. Celebration weekday labels on the organizer page are inconsistent; confirm live performances directly. Organizer, current details and booking →
Museum After Dark
Saturday, October 31, from 7 p.m.
Academy Museum, Miracle Mile
Admission: Listed $45 regular / $40 members; 21+
Check the booking page for availability and admission conditions. Organizer, current details and booking →
The Craft screening
Saturday, October 31, 10 p.m.
David Geffen Theater, Academy Museum
Admission: Screening-only admission listed from $5; confirm ticket conditions
A distinct screening option; do not assume it includes the earlier party. Organizer, current details and booking →
The Horror Show
Exhibition open since September 26; check the museum calendar for your date and daytime hours
Academy Museum
Admission: Museum admission; see live ticket prices
Explore horror filmmaking through props, costumes and production materials. Daytime entry is separate from the Halloween party. Organizer, current details and booking →
All times: America/Los_Angeles. Use the primary organizer links for same-day changes. Metro has announced that three D Line stations will reopen October 31; check current alerts for your route.